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HD 2403

An Act providing for the observance of election worker appreciation day

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Dave Muradian

Requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation designating Election Worker Appreciation Day on the Wednesday after the first Monday in November in even-numbered years.

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Bill Summary · HD 2403

Summary: An Act Providing for the Observance of Election Worker Appreciation Day (HD 2403)

Overview

HD 2403, titled An Act providing for the observance of election worker appreciation day, is a proposed Massachusetts bill introduced on January 16, 2025 by Representative David K. Muradian, Jr. The bill would add a ceremonial annual observance to the General Laws recognizing the contributions of election workers. It is currently a proposed bill and has been filed as House Docket No. 2403 and House No. 3394. A similar measure was previously filed in the 2023-2024 session (House No. 3093).

Main Purpose

  • To ensure the Governor annually issues a proclamation designating a specific day—Election Worker Appreciation Day—and to encourage public observance of and appreciation for election workers’ contributions to the Commonwealth and the United States.

Key Provisions

  • Legislative insertion: The bill would amend Chapter 6 of the General Laws by adding a new Section 15MMMMMM after Section 15LLLLLL (as previously inserted by Chapter 105 of the Acts of 2020).
  • Proclamation obligation: The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the Wednesday next after the first Monday in November in every even-numbered year as Election Worker Appreciation Day.
  • Public observance: The Governor shall recommend that this day be observed by the people in an appropriate manner.
  • Nature of the observance: The language creates a ceremonial recognition (a proclamation and recommended observance) rather than any paid holiday, mandated closures, or broader statutory obligations.

Timeline and Procedural Aspects

  • Effective timing: Observance occurs in every even-numbered year, with the designated date being the Wednesday immediately following the first Monday in November of those years.
  • Proclamations: Requires annual gubernatorial proclamations, but does not create new funding or enforcement mechanisms.
  • Legislative history: Similar concept previously filed in 2023-2024 (H. 3093). HD 2403 reflects a continued interest in formal recognition of election workers.

Who is Affected

  • Election workers: Primary beneficiaries of formal recognition.
  • The general public and the Commonwealth: Encouraged to observe and honor election workers.
  • State government: Governor’s office would issue annual proclamations; no new administrative or fiscal obligations are specified beyond that ceremonial duty.
  • Local election offices: May participate in observance activities encouraged by the proclamation, but no mandatory requirements are imposed.

Fiscal and Practical Implications

  • No funding provisions are included.
  • No mandatory holidays or days off are created.
  • The measure emphasizes ceremonial recognition and public awareness rather than altering election administration procedures.

Bottom Line

HD 2403 seeks to formally recognize election workers via an annual gubernatorial proclamation designating a specific day—Election Worker Appreciation Day—as the Wednesday after the first Monday in November in even-numbered years. It adds a ceremonial, opt-in style observance to the Commonwealth’s traditions of recognizing public service, without imposing costs or mandatory actions on individuals or municipalities.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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